Qualifying Round
All ties were played at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo, Japan, on hard courts.
| Winning Team | Score | Losing Team |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 3–0 | Israel |
| Yugoslavia | 3–0 | Jamaica |
| Thailand | 2–1 | Malta |
| China | 2–1 | Luxembourg |
| Mexico | 2–1 | Chinese Taipei |
| Philippines | 2–1 | Ireland |
| Indonesia | 3–0 | Malaysia |
| Poland | 3–0 | Singapore |
Winning nations advance to Main Draw, losing nations play in Consolation Qualifying round.
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